Too late. I've already purchased everything. Thankfully Amazon did nothing with a recent parts order for 24 hours, so I was able to cancel and order for cheaper on Newegg.
Windows 10 Pro
Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor
Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
MSI - Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW2 Gaming iCX Video Card
Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
Corsair - RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Pioneer - BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer
Gigabyte - GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter
Total price: $1,993.64
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A couple of things I wanted to have:
1. I wanted a case that blended in and could be mistaken for a piece of furniture, not something that screams "STEAL ME!"
2. I want a PC that can handle some tasks extremely well, and most tasks competently. So 3D work, video rendering, Creative Suite, sound work, and oddly enough not for gaming. Well, okay, a little gaming. But not much.
3. I want options. I want wireless if I have to, I want the ability to play old games off a CD, I want expansion, I will eventually want 32GB of RAM and maybe more if the damn prices would drop.
4. But most of all I wanted to follow Albino Boo's advice (hello?) and start with a decent motherboard and quality power supply. He / she mentioned that once, and I thought it was a great tip.
5. Did I mention expansion? Got it.
6. I want a PC that will last as long as my current mass-produced HP has lasted (I'm using it now). Nine years strong and counting. All I did was add more RAM, and used RAM at that. If I can keep my new PC cool enough and have it last for at least as long with no further costs (aside from maybe more RAM and a liquid cooler), I'll be super happy.
So what do you think? Am I overpaying by trying to keep one foot set in the past while leaning into the future?
Windows 10 Pro
Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor
Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
MSI - Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW2 Gaming iCX Video Card
Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
Corsair - RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Pioneer - BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer
Gigabyte - GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter
Total price: $1,993.64
.
A couple of things I wanted to have:
1. I wanted a case that blended in and could be mistaken for a piece of furniture, not something that screams "STEAL ME!"
2. I want a PC that can handle some tasks extremely well, and most tasks competently. So 3D work, video rendering, Creative Suite, sound work, and oddly enough not for gaming. Well, okay, a little gaming. But not much.
3. I want options. I want wireless if I have to, I want the ability to play old games off a CD, I want expansion, I will eventually want 32GB of RAM and maybe more if the damn prices would drop.
4. But most of all I wanted to follow Albino Boo's advice (hello?) and start with a decent motherboard and quality power supply. He / she mentioned that once, and I thought it was a great tip.
5. Did I mention expansion? Got it.
6. I want a PC that will last as long as my current mass-produced HP has lasted (I'm using it now). Nine years strong and counting. All I did was add more RAM, and used RAM at that. If I can keep my new PC cool enough and have it last for at least as long with no further costs (aside from maybe more RAM and a liquid cooler), I'll be super happy.
So what do you think? Am I overpaying by trying to keep one foot set in the past while leaning into the future?